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New fertilizer mandates could punish those who stay in compliance, growers warn

06/24/26 7:05 AM By Brad Hooker

Central Coast growers warn the revised Ag Order could raise costs, shrink coalition participation and preserve nitrogen standards they say most farms cannot meet.

Sites clears a key water right hurdle — but the strings attached leave uncertainty

06/24/26 7:04 AM By Brad Hooker

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Sites Reservoir cleared a critical water right hurdle, but project backers warn the draft permit’s conditions could slash water deliveries, drive up costs and threaten whether the project gets built.

California charts regulatory roadmap to streamline water and food safety reporting

06/10/26 7:02 AM By Brad Hooker

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California’s new regulatory alignment roadmap promises clearer rules, better data systems and more help for farmers navigating food safety and water quality requirements.

Fertilizer fight escalates as Legislature collides with regulators

04/22/26 7:04 AM By Brad Hooker

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A push to cap fertilizer use is colliding with a more flexible approach from water regulators, setting up a high-stakes fight over how California tackles nitrogen pollution and protects drinking water.

Experts back nitrogen limits to slow groundwater contamination

04/01/26 7:02 AM By Brad Hooker

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California regulators may soon shift toward region-specific nitrogen limits for farms, as a new expert panel report highlights groundwater risks, uneven data and the need for a phased, flexible approach to fertilizer regulation.

California reviews food safety and water quality reporting programs

04/02/25 7:01 AM By Chloe Lovejoy

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A recent assessment found that California agencies responsible for food safety and water quality reporting requirements could benefit from expanded reliance on digital reporting tools and technical assistance.

Regulatory costs 'skyrocket' 1,400% for California growers

01/23/25 7:24 AM By Brad Hooker

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A new Cal Poly San Luis Obispo study offers a rare glimpse into the accounting books of a typical lettuce operation in the Salinas Valley. The research found a 1,366% increase in regulatory costs since 2006 to comply with various labor, food safety and environmental laws.

Water board fees spark more calls for regulatory relief

08/09/22 6:52 AM By Brad Hooker

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The proposal would raise fees at rates less than prior years, mainly to build a stronger reserve account.

Water board stumbles with on-farm drinking water

10/07/21 7:23 AM By Brad Hooker

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The regional water board for the Central Valley has been testing on-farm drinking wells, but 10,000 or more small farmers have not enrolled.

Study: Regulatory costs more than double in six years for valley farmers

06/30/21 8:22 AM By Brad Hooker

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Regulatory costs grew 265% on average for valley farmers, while total production costs rose by just 22% for those trying to produce food and fiber in California.

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